CburgParks_FallWinter2024

To The Citizens of Christiansburg

Dear Friends and Neighbors: The fall and winter seasons bring the perfect artistic view for colorful leaves in the fall and the snowcapped mountains in the winter across the Blue Ridge Mountains of the New River Valley. The brisk breezes blow in a vast arrangement of recreational opportunities across our area as the excitement of fall returns. This is the perfect time to enjoy the recreational opportunities the Town of Christiansburg has to offer! The Christiansburg Department of Parks and Recreation exists to promote and implement leisure programs, facilities and services that enhance the quality of life for our community. We will enrich the lives of those who live, work, and play in Christiansburg by providing safe, thoughtfully designed and well-maintained spaces, innovative programs and community-focused services. We serve you, the residents of Christiansburg and our visiting neighbors, and look forward to continuing to grow and build our special community. As you read through the brochure, you will find many recreational opportunities available for your entire family during the fall and winter seasons. There are plenty of ways to enjoy each other’s company outside – whether partaking in our downtown special events, enjoying the new Christiansburg Huckleberry Park or playing at one of our nine other Town parks, witnessing the sights and sounds of nature’s beauty while walking along the Huckleberry Trail or visiting the Farmers Market at the Christiansburg Recreation Center on Thursdays from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. As the weather turns cooler, you may prefer to meet your recreational needs in an indoor setting. Look no further than the Christiansburg Recreation Center. Please take advantage of our various educational classes and health screenings. Exercise is a very important part of a healthy lifestyle so be sure to check out our cardiovascular and weight rooms, or simply take a nice stroll on the 1/8 mile indoor track. Are you over the age of 50? There are many Senior Center activities and events year-round. Please see our Senior Center Calendar and Parks and Recreation Department brochure for a complete listing of all of our programming and activities. Looking for some exciting fall events? Come dance and eat the evening away with us for the first ever “Better Together” Rockin’ Food Truck Rodeo on September 14th featuring some top local and national acclaimed music talents along with over 20 food trucks on site. Please join us in October for the Truck or Treat and Getting Scary on the Huckleberry 5K Race on October 26th and don’t forget to wear your most creative costume. Get into the holiday spirit with your family and join us for the Annual Christmas Parade and Christmas on the Market in downtown Christiansburg on December 13th. I am excited to be spending this fall and winter sessions here with you, in the Town of Christiansburg. I look forward to maintaining the recreational opportunities currently in place, while also looking at future ways we can better serve you and enhance your experiences. Our recreational community is quickly becoming known as “The ONLY Place to Play.” Best wishes to each of you for beautiful fall and winter seasons.

Sincerely yours, B. T. Epperley Brad Epperley Director of Parks and Recreation

PROFESSIONAL STAFF

PARKS & RECREATION ADVISORY COMMISSION

Professional Staff........................................................................................Phone: (540) 382-2349 Brad Epperley............................................................................. Director of Parks and Recreation Michelle Trussell..................................................................Parks and Recreation Office Manager Morgan Fenton.....................................................................................Administrative Specialist II Charlton McCoy.......................................................... Assistant Director of Programs and Events Erin Ruyle....................................................................Assistant Director of Operations and Parks Pam Peyton.......................................................................... Supervisor of Community Programs Tammy Caldwell.....................................Supervisor of Senior and Special Population Programs Nick Yopp............................................................Supervisor of Camps, Tournaments and Master Scheduler of Facilities Brian Lambert..................................................Supervisor of Adult Athletics and Teen Programs Caleb Dunlea.....................................................................Supervisor of Youth Athletic Programs Austin Gilmore........................................Assistant Event Coordinator/Farmer’s Market Manager Darren Graham...............................................................................................Athletic Coordinator Ryan Hubble.............................................................................. Recreation Facilities Coordinator Joe Oley..........................................................................................Customer Service Coordinator Jim Whetzel.................................................................................................................Crew Leader Dylan Vest....................................................................................................................Crew Leader Brandon Decker..........................................................................................................Crew Leader Wil Oldham.................................................................................................. Building Maintenance Shawn Stump.............................................................................................. Building Maintenance Linn Feggeler................................................................................. Part-time Recreation Assistant Dru Yopp........................................................................................ Part-time Recreation Assistant Alan Johnson................................................................................ Part-time Recreation Assistant

Diane C. Fenton, Chairperson Timothy Wilson, Town Council Liaison Michael L. Saylors Reba Smart James B. Williamson, Jr Robin L. Boyd Kathy Meadows John T. Neel Joshua Cummins (Student Representative) Gracie Connor (Student Representative)

TOWN COUNCIL

D. Michael Barber.....................................................................Mayor Samuel M. Bishop Timothy Wilson Casey Jenkins Kim Bowman Tanya Hockett Johana Hicks Randy Wingfield.........................................................Town Manager

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